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The town’s economic landscape indicates significant challenges. The average household income is $33,472, substantially below the national average of around $72,000, highlighting the community’s modest economic status. Walden faces a poverty rate of 23.5%, more than double the national average, emphasizing widespread economic hardship.
Demographically, the population is predominantly White at 82%, with Hispanic and other racial groups comprising the remainder. Interestingly, about 65% of residents were born within Walden itself, underscoring a community with deep local roots. The median age here is 35.4 for men and 41.3 for women, suggesting a somewhat aging population with a notable gender age gap.